The House and Senate have now endorsed the NRA-backed proposal despite concerns that it would restrict the rights of private landlords.
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Maine House backs doubling maximum sentence for importing heroin, other opiates
The vote increases the likelihood of final passage of the bill, which would also make other drug crimes felonies.
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After spirited debate, committee endorses felony charges for heroin possession
While Attorney General Janet Mills says the threat of serious consequences is needed to get drug users’ attention, critics say expanded drug treatment is more effective than ‘get-tough’ drug laws.
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Lawmaker proposes legislation to ease high school graduation requirements in Maine
There is widespread concern that the current standards are ‘practically impossible’ for many students to meet.
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Some Maine lawmakers announce support for Ted Cruz
Roughly two dozen legislators back the Texas firebrand.
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Transportation chief cancels appearance to explain Casco Bay bridge privatization
An MDOT spokesman said David Bernhardt’s change of plans does not stem from the governor’s new restrictions on administrators’ speaking to legislative committees.
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LePage sends allegorical gift book to (some) Republicans
Also: Group pushing for impeachment schedules State House rally and lawmakers tap S&P settlement for drug bill
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Our View: Compromise on Maine wind project offers model for land funds dispute
Both sides sacrificed in the turbine fight, an approach that LePage and the Legislature might follow to release property preservation money.
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LePage, Mills split divides budget committee
The Legislature’s budget writing committee engaged in its first public tussle Monday evening with a vote that wouldn’t have been necessary if not for the ongoing dispute between Republican Gov. Paul LePage and Democratic Attorney General Janet Mills. At issue was whether lawmakers should circumvent the governor’s authority to issue a $28,000 financial order that’s needed […]
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Morning Briefing 3.23.15: King demands a ‘sorry,’ Pennywise, Randall Flagg at the ready
No apology from Governor LePage. Some guys are a lot better at dishing it out than taking it back. — Stephen King (@StephenKing) March 22, 2015 Anyone else getting the sense that Stephen King isn’t going to let Gov. Paul LePage wait out this tax/residency dustup in the bunker of silence? First the bestselling horror […]
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